10 Washington College Athletes Excel on Field and in Class

Ten Washington College women's lacrosse players are celebrating a win that has nothing to do with scoring goals and everything to do with acing exams.

The Shorewomen earned spots on the 2026 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor Roll, a national recognition for student-athletes who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Four seniors—Malery Andrews, MaryCate Anson, Peyton Baldwin, and Gianna Maggi—made the list for the second year in a row.

Six rising seniors joined them as first-time honorees: Lis Braswell, Avery Colwell, Ansley Howell, Maddy Kissinger, Alina Maciorowski, and Valerie Rock. All ten women also landed on the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll this spring.

The team didn't just celebrate individual success. The entire Shorewomen squad earned Academic Honor Squad status by posting a team GPA above 3.2 for the academic year.

That puts them in select company. Only 357 schools from NCAA and NAIA programs nationwide achieved the same team distinction.

The Ripple Effect

These ten women are part of a larger movement showing that athletic excellence and academic achievement aren't mutually exclusive. Across Division III, 1,350 student-athletes from 174 institutions made the Academic Honor Roll this year.

Washington College, located in Chestertown, Maryland, is showing how supporting student-athletes in both arenas creates lasting success. The players balanced grueling practice schedules, competitive games, and demanding coursework without sacrificing either commitment.

Their achievement sends a powerful message to younger athletes who worry they'll have to choose between sports and studies. These Shorewomen proved you can excel at both with dedication and time management.

The recognition matters beyond individual resumes. When teams prioritize academics alongside athletics, they're investing in futures that extend far beyond college sports careers.

Ten student-athletes just showed us what's possible when you refuse to settle for just one kind of excellence.